Rev. Dr. Marie Herring
Rev. Dr. Marie
Herring Story By:
Dr. Anthony Robinson
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ducation, faith, and the American Dream: this is the story of Rev. Dr. Marie Herring. Born to parents that highly valued education and religion, Dr. Herring has been honoring this legacy her entire career. “My parents had the greatest impact on me because they expected me to always do my best. My mom pushed me to excel in education, and my dad taught me the Word of God and exposed me to every aspect of church.” Dr. Herring was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, and has been serving the community ever since. Her father was a
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Reverend in town, and he provided her with the spiritual foundation that has undergirded her personal philosophy for success: “This is a great combination for success—Education and The Lord.” Both parents worked as custodians for their occupation- her father at Duval Elementary School and her mother at the University of Florida. Dr. Herring eventually graduated from both of these institutions. Dr. Herring has a passion for education, which she attributes to her mother. This passion led her to graduate Salutatorian of her class from Lincoln High School. She then attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in
This is a great combination for success — Education and The Lord. -Rev. Dr. Marie Herring
Mathematics. She graduated from the University of Florida and graduated with a master’s degree in Math Education and later attended Nova University and graduated with a specialist degree in Math and Gifted Education. After this period of receiving an education, Dr. Herring decided to give back. She shared her pas-
sion for knowledge with her students at Eastside High School, where she worked as a math teacher and an instructor for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Dr. Herring’s 35-year career as a math teacher came to an end and she returned to her spiritual roots. “I was called to pastor the DaySpring Missionary Baptist Church. I was unanimously voted to become their pastor in 2008. I continue as their pastor to date.” This calling marked a new chapter in Dr. Herring’s life and career. She attended United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio and graduated with a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Congregational Development.
